Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.

Bible References

The deputy

Acts 13:12
Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had happened, for he was amazed at the teaching of the Lord.
Acts 18:12
But while Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews made a united attack upon Paul and brought him before the judgment seat,
Acts 19:38
If then Demetrius and the craftsmen with him have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open, and there are proconsuls; let them bring charges against one another.

A prudent

Acts 17:11
Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
But test everything; hold fast to what is good.